...and the groom gets to have an early bath before Sunday's nuptials (Image: The FA via Getty Images)

“He has come back to the club, because year after year he has been sent away [on loan] by managers. The manager has showed big faith in him this year and he has been excellent, so [we're] just trying to pick him up.

“Naturally he is down and the poor fella has got his wedding tomorrow as well. But he’s been excellent all season, so no-one’s to blame.